Manteno Police Department

09/01/2026

Parents, please have a talk with your children about riding their bikes / e-bikes / e-scooters on the turf at the Square on Second Park. There are signs posted in numerous locations around the park that warning that bikes are not allowed, and e-scooters are prohibited by state law.

Offenders may be asked to leave the park and repeat offenders may be barred from returning. Also, any cost to repair damage that is caused to the turf will be charged back the offender or their parents.

Thank you for helping to keep our parks clean and in good condition so everyone can enjoy them!

08/28/2026

Please help us welcome our newest officer, Alayna Valone, who was sworn in this afternoon.

Officer Valone was born and raised in Essex and graduated from Reed-Custer High school. After attending KCC for two years, she graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with double majors in Criminal Justice and Psychology.

Officer Valone will begin her 16 week academy training at the Police Training Institute in Champaign next week. After graduation, she will then return to Manteno for 12 weeks of field training.

Welcome aboard, Alayna. We have a feeling you’ll do a great job for our department and our village!

08/22/2026

Found phone! Motorola cell phone with a blue and purple metallic backing. Contact dispatch at 815-933-3324 or come up to the Manteno Police Department to claim.

Please be prepared to unlock to prove ownership.

08/21/2026

We have had reports of increased dangerous riding behaviors of children on e-bikes and scooters. We want to remind everyone that motorized scooters are illegal in the State of Illinois for riders of all ages. This includes public roads, sidewalks, parks, and private property of which permission has not been granted.

Additionally, only class 1 and 2 e-bikes with functioning pedals can be operated by riders of all ages on public property. Class 3 bikes must be operated by riders who are 16 years of age or older.

Mini-motorcycles (gas or electric) or go-karts are illegal on public property for all ages as well.

Please talk to your children and make sure when riding they are obeying the rules of the road, staying to the right, and yielding at intersections where appropriate.

08/21/2026

We are seeking School Crossing Guard applicants for the current school year. The position requires both before and after school obligations of approximately one hour each. Starting pay is $15.00/hour.

To view the complete job description and download an application, please visit https://villageofmanteno.com/village-employment/ or stop into Village Hall.

If you have further questions, please contact School Resource Officer Joshua Spengler at [email protected].

08/17/2026

Update!!! Owner has been located!

Is this your dog? If so please contact dispatch at 815-933-3324.

Update!!! Owner has been located!

08/11/2026

Please monitor your TVs, radios, and weather apps for updates on Severe Weather. If it is indicated that there is a threat, please make sure to take shelter in the safest place:
1. Basement or crawl space
2. First floor bathroom or closet in the center of the home (no windows)
3. First floor hallway

If shelter information becomes available, this post will be updated.

08/11/2026

08/04/2026

Please plan to join us tonight, along with many other area departments, for the annual National Night Out. This FREE family event runs from 4pm to 9pm at Perry Farm and it's always a good time!

It looks like it's going to great weather for a great event, so we hope to see you and your family there!

07/27/2026

Please pay attention to your weather apps, TVs, and radios for updates regarding the possibility for severe weather this afternoon and evening.

The National Weather Service has indicated there is a potential threat of strong thunderstorms, damaging wind, hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding throughout the night.

Please make appropriate shelter plans ahead of time. If you are planning to shelter in your home, basements and crawlspaces should be the first option. If those are not available, use a first-floor rooms with no windows in the center of the home.

The Manteno Church of the Nazarene, located at 698 N. Locust St., has let us know they will be open after 4pm to be used as a shelter for the evening.